Competition launched to promote better reproductive health practices
Non-governmental organisation (NGO), ChildLinK in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday launched the National Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Essay Writing, Art and Spoken Word competition.
Themed “What Behaviours and Practices of Adolescents, Particularly Adolescent Boys, Would Contribute to Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Guyana?” this initiative aims to give Guyanese youths a platform to discuss their rights and note better sexual health practices.
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud during the launch of the competition
Open to young people between the ages of 12 and 18 years, the competition runs until September 7.
Human Services and Social Security Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud, during the launch at Cara Lodge, Georgetown, commended the initiative and acknowledged the opportunity it gives to young people in having their voices heard.
“This is an important subject matter and the passion was evident in what was said during the launch,” Persaud said.
Persaud added her hope for youths to utilise the opportunity to express themselves, while expressing that she looks forward to reading, listening and seeing their creativity.
Also in attendance were UNFPA Liaison Officer, Adler Bynoe; Head of Office of the UNHCR Guyana Office and Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Guyana, Henri Sylvain Yakara; ChildLinK’s Managing Director, Omattie Madray; and guest speaker and fashion designer Randy Madray.
